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President Moon goes to China: Three no’s, two freezes, and a seasonal opportunity?
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President Moon goes to China: Three no’s, two freezes, and a seasonal opportunity?

President Moon's state visit to China could lead to improved relations with Beijing, possible halt in N. Korean missile testing

President Moon goes to China: Three no’s, two freezes, and a seasonal opportunity?
Scott LaFoy
Scott LaFoy December 12, 2017
Human rights engagement: North Korean style

Human rights engagement: North Korean style

DPRK submits to UN reviews to earn goodwill, but does little to implement human rights policies

Human rights engagement: North Korean style
Joanna Hosaniak
Joanna Hosaniak December 11, 2017
Beyond the bridges of Dandong: politics, corruption, and sanctions enforcement

Beyond the bridges of Dandong: politics, corruption, and sanctions enforcement

Observers could learn more by focusing on local politics and less on bridge-watching

Beyond the bridges of Dandong: politics, corruption, and sanctions enforcement
Adam Cathcart
Adam Cathcart December 7, 2017
Cooking up a storm: Moscow’s North Korean restaurants

Cooking up a storm: Moscow’s North Korean restaurants

How one DPRK-run establishment became the center of a media controversy in Russia

Cooking up a storm: Moscow’s North Korean restaurants
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy December 7, 2017
The state of the alliance: Beijing-Pyongyang relations in 2017

The state of the alliance: Beijing-Pyongyang relations in 2017

Leeds University's Adam Cathcart says Pyongyang has more leverage over Beijing than many imagine

The state of the alliance: Beijing-Pyongyang relations in 2017
Seungmock Oh
Seungmock Oh December 6, 2017
What rumors of Tillerson’s ouster could mean for North Korea
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What rumors of Tillerson’s ouster could mean for North Korea

At a critical time, the President's relationship with the Secretary of State is troubled

What rumors of Tillerson’s ouster could mean for North Korea
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado December 5, 2017
North Korean iron, coal exports at zero in October: Beijing
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North Korean iron, coal exports at zero in October: Beijing

Imports of other types of iron continued, however, despite PoE recommendations

North Korean iron, coal exports at zero in October: Beijing
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 5, 2017
Singaporean conglomerate SUTL denies business links to North Korea
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Singaporean conglomerate SUTL denies business links to North Korea

SUTL was previously listed as a 50% owner of a DPRK cigarette factory, reportedly had five in-country employees

Singaporean conglomerate SUTL denies business links to North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 1, 2017
Chinese exports of gasoline, diesel to North Korea fall to zero in October
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Chinese exports of gasoline, diesel to North Korea fall to zero in October

U.S. government reports indicate data does not tell the whole story, however

Chinese exports of gasoline, diesel to North Korea fall to zero in October
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 1, 2017
North Korea completes its “state nuclear force”: What next from the U.S.?

North Korea completes its “state nuclear force”: What next from the U.S.?

Five DPRK watchers talk about where U.S. policy can go from here

North Korea completes its “state nuclear force”: What next from the U.S.?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 30, 2017